Solutions Architect

Solution Architect

Location: London (hybrid)

Salary: £75,000 - £100,000 (depending on experience) + 15-20% bonus + benefits

A leading global strategy and technology consultancy is growing its Digital & Data practice, seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver innovative software solutions across defence, financial services, energy, and public sector. This role offers variety, technical leadership, and a clear IC career path in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

The Role

As a Solution Architect, you'll bridge strategy and engineering, creating architecture artefacts and leading technical vision for client transformations. Working with interdisciplinary teams, you'll ensure scalable, high-performance solutions using the right tech for complex challenges.

What you will be doing

• Creating key artefacts like Key Design Decisions, Technical Options Papers, and High-Level Designs.
• Leading as SME to define vision and Architectural Guardrails for engineering teams.
• Supporting senior leaders on case for change, cost estimation, and detailed planning.
• Collaborating cross-functionally in agile environments (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) on client and internal projects.
• Hybrid working: 2+ days/week office or client site (up to 5 days during peaks).

What we are looking for

• Hands-on software engineering background, leading teams to deliver applications/services.
• Practical application of architecture methodologies (TOGAF, Zachman, MODAF) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Breadth across Business/Data/Application/Technology/Security domains; specialism in at least one.
• Agile delivery experience and stakeholder collaboration in fast-paced settings.
• Commitment to continuous learning; certifications advantageous.

What's on offer

• Competitive £75k+ salary based on experience.
• 15-20% performance bonus, generous pension, 25+ days holiday.
• Private healthcare, learning budget, share ownership, hybrid flexibility.
• Technical IC track—no Partner path required. Career growth in seven sectors.

Want to hear more? Apply now, lets talk!